Hi, I'm 27 and I was diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis in my hands. My current company is being taken over and a lot of people have left including my original boss who allowed me to work from home to help my condition. I work in advertising so I'm at a desk a fair amount. I prefer working from home as I can get away…
Hi I don't know if I'm on the right page but my question is is is osteoarthritis considered a disability thank you
Hi, I have psoriatic arthritis mainly in my hands and toes and was diagnosed about 5 years ago.i take methotrexate weekly.i work full time doing a physical job which involves lifting alot of hot metal, using a grinder and generally putting alot of demand on my hands.i have found doing my job very difficult recently as my…
I have inflammatory arthritis and recently diagnosed with osteoarthritis I am struggling to work due to pain, I just feel so low
I don't know if this is the category for this but I think it should be raised on the forum somewhere. The rise in energy costs is quite frightening - with more to come. My energy use has increased in the last two years by about 15% due to this illness causing me to be at home more than I was previously. As well as that the…
I wonder if anybody can offer any advice.... I have recently received a PIP Review form to fill in. I am unclear about whether I have to repeat things that I originally explained in my initial claim. It asks about changes so if there have not been any, is it better to just put 'No change' or should I explain all of the…
Hi Can anyone please offer advice about managing osteoarthritis pain in both feet. I am newly diagnosed and it is making me so miserable especially as I care for my elderly disabled parents and work part time as a support worker. I am really grateful for any advice or tips to get through the day! Thank you Jacquie
Hello everyone, I was diagnosed with mild Osteoarthritis back in 2015, in my left knee, when I tripped over a hoover lead. I was a cleaner at the time. Since 2015 to now 2022 the arthritis has spread to my right knee causing, cracking, popping, clicking and pinching sensation, toes and right hand. I have spoke to my physio…
I work in NHS, split role clinical / managerial. I was recently diagnosed with cmc osteoarthritis in my non dominant hand ( but also beginning in my other hand). My clinical role involves a high level of manual dexterity and I am not allowed to wear my splint in clinical setting. The splint would be too restrictive to…
So I’m 5 months in now to my condition, and finally managed to see an NHS rheumatologist. So the verdict is final, it’s defo RA. So here’s my problem.. my line of work requires a twice yearly fitness test, annual medical, 5 yearly advanced medical.. at the moment, I’m fortunate enough that my fitness isn’t being affected.…
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